• 07 May 2009

With Mother's Day just a few days away, it seemed appropriate to offer a fun giveaway to all of you lovely ladies. Whether you are a mother, a soon-to-be-mother, a good friend to a mother, or a fabulous auntie, you will certainly find a lot to love for yourself or for someone you care about. This week you have the opportunity to win a $50 gift card to Downeast Basics--a hip, casual clothing company offering everything from cute swimwear to modern skirts. You'll find everything at DB to be fresh, colorful, and comfortable.

If you're familiar with Downeast Basics, you probably have your own favorites already. If you are new to DB, you may be interested in a little introduction. Let me share with you a few of the pieces I love:

Santa Monica Swimsuit...a classic suit you'll find yourself wanting to wear year after year. It'll never go out of style thanks to it's timeless appeal, and flattering lines. I'm typically a J.Crew girl when it comes to suits, but I find myself preferring this suit over my usual fare.

Shoreside Dress...a simple, soft dress that can go casual or dressy, depending on the accessories you pair with it. The satin sash adds just the right amount of "girly".

Winward Skirt...a bold, modern print I'm in love with right now. There is nothing better than a crisp, navy piece in the Spring, especially if its teamed with a kelly green or canary yellow top.

Seersucker Susie Skirt (for little gals)...I'm always a sucker for seersucker :) When it's paired with ric rac I'm over the edge. Does a little girls skirt get any cuter? The simplicity of the combination makes this a DB favorite to be sure.

Okay, now it's time for you to discover your own favorites! What will you pick I wonder...

p.s. if you have a bun in the oven and don't want to miss out on all the giveaway fun, you'll be thrilled to know they have a petite maternity collection too...$50 at Downeast Basics will allow you to build up your collection of basics quite nicely!

Giveaway Guidelines:

- You have just 2 days to enter this giveaway (closes Friday, May 9th at midnight).- Make a comment on THIS POST to enter.- One entry per person please.- Anonymous comments will be ignored so make sure we know who you are.- The winner will be chosen via random.org and then announced on Saturday, May 10th...just in time for Mother's Day!- Winners must respond by Tuesday, May 12th to secure prize.

The Ukulele Dress looks fun, but I'm not sure if I'd actually wear it. LOVE LOVE LOVE the Sunset Swimdress which is already almost sold out. The Islands Top and The Sea Glass Top are both adorable as well!